Tournament Waiver for Farmington Country Club
This waiver (link below) must be signed and turned in to the tournament desk prior to taking the court for your first match. In the event you are unable to print the document, we will have copies available at the tournament desk. This is an event requirement.
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New Ranking Requirement for Level 5 and Level 6 Tournaments
STARTING JAN 1, 2019 - Players must have a standing of at least 250 on the current MAS Standing List to compete in an L5 or L6!
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2019 MAS Junior Regulations, Schedule, Player Pathway, and other Junior Resources are available here:
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Withdrawals and Refunds There are no refunds for players who withdraw after the selection process.
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Player's Responsibility It is the player's responsibility to know their next match time and show up in a timely manner All players should report 15 minutes prior to EACH match throughout the tournament All USTA rules will be enforced for lateness
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Inclement Weather Information This tournament is held on outdoor courts. Any inclement weather may result in, but is not limited to, the following: Rescheduling of matches Adjusting the Match Format Canceling of Events (only in extreme circumstances)
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Sportsmanship Reminder In order to truly enjoy the sport of tennis, it is essential to display good sportsmanship which includes abiding by the rules, playing fair, and showing respect for your opponent. We expect that ALL players who compete this weekend abide by guidelines set forth by "the Code". Please click the link below to read: "The Code: The Players’ Guide for Unofficiated Matches". Good luck to all the competitors this week! Thank you! Click for the Code
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MAS REGULATIONS AND RANKING POINTS
MAS Regulations and Ranking Points This tournament operates in accordance with the rules and guidelines listed in USTA Mid-Atlantic Regulations and USTA Friend at Court. By registering for this event, players and parents are agreeing to be familiar with and abide by all aspects of the MAS Regulations to include meeting sportsmanship expectations, all aspects of fair play, and respecting the game of tennis.
MAS CONTACT INFO: Kros@mas.usta.com
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MAS EVENT REFUNDS Member organizations are not required to refund players for tournaments affected by inclement weather. Per MAS regulations, in the event of inclement weather a tournament may utilize a shortened format in order to play the tournament to completion. If the tournament cannot be played, it is the MAS recommendation that players be offered a credit to a future tournament hosted by the same organization. However, this is only a recommendation and not a policy. Each member organizations shall post their refund policy on the tournament homepage.
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Due to ongoing challenges associated with Covid 19 every tournament is being reviewed to verify that all recommended safety protocols can be met. There may be situations where a previously posted event may need to modify draw sizes, formats, or divisions to ensure safety for all participants. In the event of a change notification of such changes shall be posted on the registration page for the event impacted and all registrants will be notified by email. Please verify that you are providing up to date contact information when registering so that you receive all updates.
**A player who has been exposed to or diagnosed with COVID-19 in the time between player selection and the first scheduled match, may request a refund or credit up to 50% of the entry fee not including Tennislink Fee. The request must be in writing, at least 12 hours in advance of the first scheduled match and must include specific reference to a confirmed exposure or diagnosis.
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Communication with the Tournament Director For all communication, please email donny@virginiatennis.org. This helps provide a paper copy for tournament communication. All withdrawals after the deadline must be done via email.
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PLAY TO COMPLETION As per MAS Regulations if a player does not intend to play a match, the player must notify the tournament director within one (1) hour of the end of the previous match of his/her intention not to play. Failure to do so will result in a Default/no show code for the match; five (5) penalty points on a player’s record; loss of points for the tournament; and the event will not count toward the player’s Endorsement List eligibility. TWO (2) PENALTY POINTS will be assessed to players who do not play any/all scheduled matches.
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Effective October 1, 2019 - Players should have a standing of at least 250 on the current MAS Standing List to compete in an L5 or L6! This is a recommendation not a requirement.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, August 5, 2019 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 300010719 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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